Chinese Herbal Medicine

Can help ensure optimal health in the period prior to conception, not least
by boosting nutritional status. As well as having medicinal qualities,
herbs are specialised nutrients (‘super foods’).

Chinese Herbal Medicine and Fertility

In Chinese Medicine the causes of fertility difficulties are explained in
different terms to Western medicine. The Western diagnosis is useful however when formulating a prescription if it is combined with the classical perspective.
Herbal Medicine can be very helpful in cases of both male and female factor fertility issues. Both men and women benefit from treatment, which can improve the quality of sperm and egg as well as increasing sperm count and improving morphology (shape). Healthy sperm move better and survive longer. Improved egg quality makes fertilisation more likely. Therefore treating both partners increases the chances of natural conception. Repeated miscarriage can be treated as well as conditions like Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, ovulatory problems and poor egg quality. If ART like IVF are chosen herbs can moderate the adverse effects of artificial hormones and stress.

During Pregnancy

Herbs can help with fatigue, morning sickness, breast tenderness, fluid retention and back pain.

After the birth

Herbal medicine is particularly helpful in the post -natal period for energy, lactation issues, depression and to promote perineal and womb healing.